Question 1

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  hormones of the thalamus. 
B)  neurohormones of the hypothalamus. 
C)  itself (anterior pituitary) because it is the master gland of the body. 
D)  the overall rate of metabolism. 
E)  neurons from the hypothalamus. 
A)  hormones of the thalamus. 
B)  neurohormones of the hypothalamus. 
C)  itself (anterior pituitary) because it is the master gland of the body. 
D)  the overall rate of metabolism. 
E)  neurons from the hypothalamus.

Question 2

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-ACTH

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels 
A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels

Question 3

Which gland does NOT produce reproductive hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  ovaries 
B)  testes 
C)  placenta 
D)  thyroid 
E)  pituitary gland 
A)  ovaries 
B)  testes 
C)  placenta 
D)  thyroid 
E)  pituitary gland

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

Accepted Answer

A)  enlargement of feet, hands and face 
B)  chronic hypoglycemia 
C)  no height increase 
D)  broad nose and enlarged tongue 
A)  enlargement of feet, hands and face 
B)  chronic hypoglycemia 
C)  no height increase 
D)  broad nose and enlarged tongue

Question 5

During a race, a long-distance runner twisted his ankle. He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle. This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in

Accepted Answer

A)  gonadotropins. 
B)  lipotropins. 
C)  somatotropins. 
D)  epinephrine. 
E)  beta endorphins. 
A)  gonadotropins. 
B)  lipotropins. 
C)  somatotropins. 
D)  epinephrine. 
E)  beta endorphins.

Question 6

Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1) amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is present
(2) amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is absent

Accepted Answer

A) Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Mark this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item. 
A) Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item. 
B) Mark this if the first item is less than the second item. 
C) Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question 7

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will increase when

Accepted Answer

A)  blood osmolality increases. 
B)  blood pressure increases. 
C)  blood volume increases. 
D)  blood pressure decreases. 
E)  Both blood osmolality increases and blood pressure decreases are correct. 
A)  blood osmolality increases. 
B)  blood pressure increases. 
C)  blood volume increases. 
D)  blood pressure decreases. 
E)  Both blood osmolality increases and blood pressure decreases are correct.

Question 8

The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries

Accepted Answer

A)  neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
B)  neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
C)  neurons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
D)  neurons from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
E)  neurons from the anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary. 
A)  neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
B)  neurohormones from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
C)  neurons from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary. 
D)  neurons from the hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary. 
E)  neurons from the anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary.

Question 9

The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the

Accepted Answer

A)  tectum. 
B)  cerebral peduncle. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  infundibulum. 
A)  tectum. 
B)  cerebral peduncle. 
C)  hippocampus. 
D)  infundibulum.

Question 10

Match the hormone with the best description.
-relaxin

Accepted Answer

A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue 
A) aids in spermatogenesis 
B) inhibits FSH secretion 
C) menstrual cycle 
D) increases flexibility of connective tissue

Question 11

Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight gain 
B)  exophthalmos 
C)  warm, flushed skin 
D)  increased heart rate 
E)  weight loss 
A)  weight gain 
B)  exophthalmos 
C)  warm, flushed skin 
D)  increased heart rate 
E)  weight loss

Question 12

-Label part "A" on the diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  optic chiasm 
B)  anterior pituitary 
C)  infundibulum 
D)  hypothalamus 
E)  posterior pituitary 
A)  optic chiasm 
B)  anterior pituitary 
C)  infundibulum 
D)  hypothalamus 
E)  posterior pituitary

Question 13

-The figure illustrates the kidney and the adrenal gland. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney 
B)  ureter 
C)  abdominal aorta 
D)  adrenal gland 
E)  renal artery 
A)  kidney 
B)  ureter 
C)  abdominal aorta 
D)  adrenal gland 
E)  renal artery

Question 14

Match the hormone with its appropriate function.
-prolactin

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels 
A) stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones 
B) increases adrenal cortex secretions 
C) development of immune system 
D) milk production 
E) decreases blood calcium levels

Question 15

Which of the following helps to keep blood nutrients at normal levels six to eight hours after a meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic stimulation of the pancreas 
B)  breakdown of glycogen in the liver releasing glucose 
C)  increased production of insulin by the pancreas 
D)  increased glucose uptake by cells 
E)  glycogen synthesis 
A)  parasympathetic stimulation of the pancreas 
B)  breakdown of glycogen in the liver releasing glucose 
C)  increased production of insulin by the pancreas 
D)  increased glucose uptake by cells 
E)  glycogen synthesis

Question 16

An injection of epinephrine would

Accepted Answer

A)  increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility. 
B)  decrease heart rate, decrease blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility. 
C)  increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and decrease gastric tract motility. 
D)  decrease heart rate, decrease gastric motility, and increase blood pressure. 
E)  have no effect on the heart or the GI tract. 
A)  increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility. 
B)  decrease heart rate, decrease blood pressure, and increase gastric tract motility. 
C)  increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, and decrease gastric tract motility. 
D)  decrease heart rate, decrease gastric motility, and increase blood pressure. 
E)  have no effect on the heart or the GI tract.

Question 17

Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

Accepted Answer

A)  fat catabolism. 
B)  glycogenolysis. 
C)  gluconeogenesis. 
D)  glycogen synthesis. 
E)  release of glucose into the circulatory system. 
A)  fat catabolism. 
B)  glycogenolysis. 
C)  gluconeogenesis. 
D)  glycogen synthesis. 
E)  release of glucose into the circulatory system.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A)  acinar cells 
B)  gamma cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  alpha cells 
E)  beta cells 
A)  acinar cells 
B)  gamma cells 
C)  delta cells 
D)  alpha cells 
E)  beta cells

Question 19

-The figure illustrates the posterior view of the thyroid gland. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid glands 
B)  thyroid gland 
C)  pharynx 
D)  esophagus 
E)  trachea 
A)  parathyroid glands 
B)  thyroid gland 
C)  pharynx 
D)  esophagus 
E)  trachea

Question 20

What is/are the function(s) of inhibin?

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland 
B)  inhibits secretion of luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland 
C)  inhibits secretion of estrogen from the ovaries 
D)  All of the choices are functions of inhibin. 
A)  inhibits secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary gland 
B)  inhibits secretion of luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland 
C)  inhibits secretion of estrogen from the ovaries 
D)  All of the choices are functions of inhibin.

Exam 18: Endocrine Glands

Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -ACTH

Which gland does NOT produce reproductive hormones?

Which of the following is NOT a description of acromegaly?

During a race, a long-distance runner twisted his ankle. He finished the race without feeling any pain in his ankle. This lack of the perception of pain could be the result of an increase in

Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them. -(1) amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is present (2) amount of water reabsorbed by the kidney when ADH is absent

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) secretion will increase when

The hypothalamohypophysial tract carries

The connecting stalk between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is the

Match the hormone with the best description. -relaxin

Which of the following characteristics is associated with hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?

-Label part "A" on the diagram.

-The figure illustrates the kidney and the adrenal gland. What does "B" represent?

Match the hormone with its appropriate function. -prolactin

Which of the following helps to keep blood nutrients at normal levels six to eight hours after a meal?

An injection of epinephrine would

Increased insulin secretion immediately following a meal will result in increased

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell found in the pancreas?

-The figure illustrates the posterior view of the thyroid gland. What does "B" represent?

What is/are the function(s) of inhibin?

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